Lifeguard

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is working hard to address the critical issue’s facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.

The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 19 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of 450 employees and 500 volunteers. If you don’t have a Y story yet – now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

Since 2000, Glenn Carpenter Center has been empowering youth through outdoor education, uninhibited creativity, and skill development. Our mission is to strengthen today's youth by giving them the tools, confidence, and compassion to become tomorrow's role models and leaders. YMCA Glenn Carpenter Center is a non-denominational day camp, open to all.

Position Overview

As part of the Glenn Carpenter Center Staff, the Head Lifeguard and Day Camp Counsellor will be responsible for supervising the waterfront and delivering quality programming for all Glen Carpenter Center participants.

YMCA Members this year will have more access than ever to the Glenn Carpenter Center Successful candidates will work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers to develop and deliver programming designed to cater to the physical, mental and social health of local children and youth. The successful applicant will engage and supervise youth participating in YMCA programming and will ensure an enjoyable safe and inclusive environment for youth and family participants of various skills and abilities.

Summer Day Camps are rich in the history of the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick. Located on Foster Thurston, the Glenn Carpenter Center offers day camp in a wilderness setting unlike any other location in Saint John. It offers more than 250 acres of forest, its own private lake, trails, an archery field, a sports field, a beach and much more. The camps offered are both traditional camps and specialty camps (babysitting, XC Biking, Climbing, etc.) allowing children to learn new skills and participate in some of their favorite activities during the summer.

Authority: The incumbent will take all actions appropriate to fulfilling the described functions. Such actions will be consistent with the practices and policies of the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick. Reports to the Development Supervisor.

Core Responsibilities

• Dedicated to the positive development of children and youth and appreciate the mission of the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick and YMCA Camping.
  

• Supervise a group of up to 15 children, ages 5-13 years and provide strong and positive leadership.

• Plan, organize and deliver daily activities for camps.

• Able to provide leadership specific to the various Day Camp activities to all campers.

• Confident, mature, enthusiastic and ready to perform in a fast paced environment.

• Understands and complies with the New Brunswick Child Care facilities standards and Child Protection Practices.
• Plans and implements a consistent child-centered program in accordance with YMCA and New Brunswick standards.

• Maintains constant surveillance of campers

• Performs scheduled guarding duties at either the swimming area or canoe kayak area.

• Ensure all safety and lifeguarding procedures are adhered to.

• Acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

• Participate in emergency procedures

• Model appropriate behaviours in line with the YMCA’s mission, vision and values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviour with staff, volunteers and members.

• Understands and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and beliefs upon staff, volunteers and members;

• Maintain a safe and organized area both during and outside of core programming hours.

• Maintain program and facility equipment, during activity set up and tear down; in a clean and orderly manner.

• Communicate and enforce facility guidelines to ensure a safe and controlled environment while paying keen attention to accident/incident prevention.

• Understanding of Child Protection Policies and Practices.

• Act as a coach, teammate and mentor to participating youth & Families.

• Act as a positive role model, effectively guiding youth behaviour and actions

• Attends staff meetings as required.

Expected Responsibilities

· Models appropriate behaviour in line with the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick’s mission, vision, and values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship-building behaviour with staff, volunteers, and members.
· Represents the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick in a professional manner both in terms of relationships and documents circulated.
· Understands and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism.
· Self manages personal professional development and work that needs to be completed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Day Camp or Youth Program setting.

• Has previous lifeguarding experience.

• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours.

• Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.

• An excellent team player able to share cooperative leadership with other staff.

• Must appreciate working outdoors, all all-day.

• Must have NLS Waterfront or be willing and able to attain.

• Camp Certifications considered an asset: NLS, Waterfront, Canoe/Kayak, Pleasure Craft Operator

• First Aid/CPR certification.

• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Social Development Check

Competencies Required

· Commitment to Organization Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes, and values of the YMCA.
· Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear, and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.

· Initiative: Does the right thing at the right time without being asked.

· Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.

· Philanthropy: Demonstrates personal responsibility for the YMCA as a charity.

· Planning and Organizing: Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long-term work goals.

· Problem Solving: Identifies an issue and works towards a solution.

· Self-Management: Works independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

· As a YMCA staff person, your hours of work and location may be adjusted due to programming needs. There is no guarantee of the number of hours worked within a work week.

· The YMCA has a Joint Health and Safety Committee which meets every month to discuss health and safety within the workplace. Questions or concerns about your workplace must be brought forward to committee members.

· In this role, you will be required to work in an environment which is often busy with high levels of noise.

· As a YMCA staff, you are responsible for your own travel to and from work.

· You are responsible for the member/client’s safety daily. You will be required to perform first aid and CPR when and if necessary and you are certified to do so.

You will be responsible to follow and abide by YMCA Canada National Experience Program